HR Policy & Technology Lead

£350 per day (InsideIR35 / Umbrella)

3 to 6 Month Project

Central London – Hybrid Working Pattern

The HR Policy & Technology Lead, reporting initially to the Head of Operations, will work closely with the DE&I Business Partner and Learning & Development Lead. The role’s primary goal is to streamline and enhance people policies and toolkits, making them user-friendly and accessible. Experience with HR technology, including AI tools like chatbots, is essential.

Scope and Deliverables

• Review, refine, and simplify policies and toolkits, aiming to reduce policy volume and enhance accessibility.
• Ensure policy alignment with compliance and legislative and data security standards.
• Recommend strategies to streamline toolkits and guidance documents.
• Develop a strategy to shift policies and guidance to chatbot platforms, improving ease of access for managers and employees.
• Oversee testing processes to ensure new technology meets user needs.
• Collaborate with IT, Risk, Communications, and relevant departments for smooth implementation of changes.

• Lead the end-to-end project, reviewing and updating policies and toolkits, and facilitating automation and training for enhanced manager accountability.
• Partner with Internal Communications for project updates and employee engagement.
• Proactively manage stakeholder needs, addressing challenges, and seeking approvals as necessary.

Experience and Skills Required

• Expertise in employee relations and policy, with a strong background in people practices.
• In-depth understanding of UK employment law and legislative changes.
• Degree or relevant qualification in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Ideally Experience implementing AI and chatbots for HR processes.
• Knowledge of HR systems, including employee engagement and learning management platforms.

Learning and Development Consultant – Pensions

Location: Darlington, Hybrid Working
Role Type: Permanent

Do you have expertise in pensions and a passion for Learning and Development? One of our leading clients have an exciting opening for a Learning and Development Consultant to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape their L&D programs, fostering professional growth and a high-impact culture within our organisation.

The Role;

Reporting to the Head of L&D, you will develop impactful, high-quality Learning & Development services, tailored to support our clients strategic goals. This role is ideal for an L&D professional or someone with pensions experience wanting to persue a career in this area, who is enthusiastic about shaping culture, enhancing performance, and promoting employee development through meaningful career pathways, learning programs, and professional growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities;

• Design and deliver engaging training that supports our strategic L&D objectives.
• Develop and execute learning programs that enable employees to reach their full potential.
• Foster a culture of feedback, promoting continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Present confidently to diverse audiences, both virtually and in-person, ensuring sessions are relevant and impactful.

Your Knowledge / Experience;

• We’re seeking candidates with solid pensions knowledge and experience,
• An experienced L&D professional or looking to transition into the field,
• You will embody our clients core values of Integrity, Community, and Alignment, ensuring a safe environment and always prioritising the needs of our members and communities.
• You should be innovative, feedback-oriented, and comfortable leading training sessions of varying group sizes.

What We Offer;

• Competitive Salary and Generous Annual Bonus Plan
• 28 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan
• Flexible Working Options including Hybrid Working

Senior HR Business Partner – 12 Month FTC

Locations: Manchester, Bristol or Birmingham
Salary: Up to £65,000
Contract: 12 Months, Fixed Term Contract

We are hiring a Senior HR Business Partner on behalf of our professional services client for a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the flexibility to be based in either Manchester, Bristol or Birmingham. This is a hybrid role offering a balance of remote and in-office working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop in-depth understanding of the aligned business group to anticipate HR needs and provide expert HR solutions and advice.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders to influence and implement strategic initiatives in Talent Management, Performance, Diversity and Inclusion, Wellbeing, and CSR.
• Collaborate with managers to implement and develop Group People Plan and support the achievement of business objectives.
• Provide expertise in handling complex employee relations and employment tribunal cases.
• Lead transformation initiatives, including organisational restructuring, TUPE, and change management.
• Partner with recruitment to ensure resource planning aligns with business needs.
• Drive future talent initiatives such as graduate and apprenticeship programs.
• Work with stakeholders on performance reviews, salary reviews, and promotions to ensure fairness and consistency.
• Stay up-to-date with employment law to mitigate legal risks and ensure compliance.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Senior HR Business Partner, with strong employee relations and change management skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with senior managers and drive high-performance cultures.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading transformation projects, including TUPE and organisational restructures.
• CIPD qualification or relevant experience in HR strategy and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills, able to present complex information clearly.

HR Administrator

Bristol

£23K-£25K DOE

Hybrid Working – 2 days Per week in the office

Our client are looking for someone to join their growing HR team in Bristol as an HR Administrator. They are looking for a motivated individual to provide essential administrative support and guidance to colleagues across all areas of HR, including Learning & Development, Reward, and Recruitment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage administrative tasks related to recruitment, onboarding, role changes, and employee lifecycle processes (joiners, leavers, transfers).
• Maintain and update HR systems with accuracy, ensuring timely documentation for payroll, job/salary changes, family leave, and more.
• Oversee electronic records, ensuring compliance with GDPR and internal policies.
• Act as a primary point of contact for HR queries, providing guidance on policies, procedures, contracts, and benefits.
• Collaborate closely with other HR teams to ensure smooth HR operations.
• Generate weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports as required.

Your Profile:

• Minimum of GCSE level or equivalent with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior HR administration experience is a plus, ideally in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and experience with HR or recruitment systems.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, and a client-focused approach.
• Team player with a positive, can-do attitude.

Benefits of the Role:

• Competitive salary (£23K-£25K depending on experience).
• Excellent benefits package
• Hybrid working model, with an average of 2 days per week in the office.

HR Advisor

Bristol (Hybrid Working) – Some Travel May be Required

12-Month Fixed Term Contract

£30,000 – £35,000

We are currently partnering with our client to recruit a HR Advisor to join their team within their Bristol Head Office. This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract, offering you the chance to make a significant impact within their HR Business Partner team, with a particular focus on Employee Relations.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for managers, providing expert advice on the entire employee lifecycle, including policies, procedures, and employment law.
• Support employee relations cases, attending meetings, and advising on performance management, disciplinary actions, grievances, absence management, and flexible working.
• Liaise with our occupational health provider to implement recommendations and advise on family-friendly policies and Wellbeing reviews.
• Update and analyse the Employee Relations Tracker to identify trends and escalate high-risk cases as needed.
• Advise managers on employment terms, conditions, secondments, promotions, and more.
• Manage the implementation of reasonable adjustments through the Firm’s enabled employees’ scheme.
• Oversee TUPE process implementation across the firm.
• Assist Senior HR Business Partners with annual processes, including performance grading, promotions, and salary reviews.
• Conduct data analysis related to exit interviews, leavers, sickness, and performance grading, and compile the monthly HR Dashboard.
• Manage the leaver process, from resignations to resource assessment and conducting exit interviews.

Experience / Knowledge Required;

• Proven experience in an HR advisory role, with a strong understanding of HR practices.
• Ability to build strong relationships with managers/stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, planning, and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in IT, including Excel, Microsoft Word, and other Office packages; experience with iTrent (HR software) is a plus.
• CIPD qualification (or working towards it) is desirable.
• Willingness to travel across the UK to support various office locations.

HR Advisor

Bristol (Hybrid Working)

12-Month Fixed Term Contract

£30,000 – £35,000

We are currently partnering with our client to recruit a HR Advisor to join their team within their Bristol Head Office. This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract, offering you the chance to make a significant impact within their HR Business Partner team.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for managers, providing expert advice on the entire employee lifecycle, including policies, procedures, and employment law.
• Support employee relations cases, attending meetings, and advising on performance management, disciplinary actions, grievances, absence management, and flexible working.
• Liaise with our occupational health provider to implement recommendations and advise on family-friendly policies and Wellbeing reviews.
• Update and analyse the Employee Relations Tracker to identify trends and escalate high-risk cases as needed.
• Advise managers on employment terms, conditions, secondments, promotions, and more.
• Manage the implementation of reasonable adjustments through the Firm’s enabled employees’ scheme.
• Oversee TUPE process implementation across the firm.
• Assist Senior HR Business Partners with annual processes, including performance grading, promotions, and salary reviews.
• Conduct data analysis related to exit interviews, leavers, sickness, and performance grading, and compile the monthly HR Dashboard.
• Manage the leaver process, from resignations to resource assessment and conducting exit interviews.

Experience / Knowledge Required;

• Proven experience in an HR advisory role, with a strong understanding of HR practices.
• Ability to build strong relationships with managers/stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, planning, and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in IT, including Excel, Microsoft Word, and other Office packages; experience with iTrent (HR software) is a plus.
• CIPD qualification (or working towards it) is desirable.

HR Advisor – Public Sector

Glasgow (Hybrid)

£250 – £300 – Umbrella company

12 Months

We are seeking a dedicated HR Advisor to join our highly governed public sector client. This role is focusing on employee redeployment due to ill health. This is a critical role, ensuring employees who are unable to fulfil their current roles are provided with appropriate and compassionate support in being redeployed across other areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with occupational health professionals, managers, and employees to assess employee needs and identify suitable roles in line with their abilities and the organisation’s needs.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on how to support employees during this transition process, ensuring that all decisions are made with empathy and fairness.
• Ensure compliance with employment law

For this role you should have:

• Experience in similar role advising on employee redeployment, ill health, and/or similar HR functions.
• A solid understanding of employment law, particularly around ill health, disability, and redeployment.
• A compassionate approach, able to guide and support managers in dealing with sensitive employee issues.
• Excellent communication skills, able to engage with employees, managers and healthcare professionals.

Must be able to pass SC Level security clearance vetting

Software Trainer

London (Hybrid)

£35,000 + Package

We am partnered with a leading global insurance firm who are seeking an entry level software trainer to join their team and drive user knowledge and development across a range of insurance and Microsoft applications.

This would be an ideal opportunity for someone working in Application Support, looking to transition into a training position at a highly successful and vibrant global firm.

In this role, you will be provided with extensive training and supported with well-developed progression routes in a rapidly growing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning, creation and delivery of IT systems training programmes across the business, both in person and via teams.
• Storyboard and deliver training materials using a variety of applications to be shared in the business
• Update existing materials to be distributed to staff as needed
• Provide user support and answer queries on application functionalities.
• Conduct post training assessments to identify areas of improvement and transfer of knowledge
• Actively undertake personal development to ensure an up to date knowledge of latest training methods

Key Experiences:

• Good communicator
• Attention to detail
• Highly organised, with good planning/time management skills
• Able to work independently and use initiative
• Administration skills
• Able to positively react to change.
• Resilient and calm under pressure.
• An ability to learn.

For more experience, please reach out to [email protected]

Software Trainer

London (Hybrid)

£45,000 + Package

We am partnered with a leading global insurance firm who are seeking an experienced software trainer to join their team and drive user knowledge and development across a range of insurance and Microsoft software applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning, creation and delivery of IT systems training programmes across the business, both in person and via teams.
• Storyboard and deliver training materials using a variety of applications to be shared in the business
• Update existing materials to be distributed to staff as needed
• Provide user support and answer queries on application functionalities.
• Conduct post training assessments to identify areas of improvement and transfer of knowledge
• Actively undertake personal development to ensure an up to date knowledge of latest training methods

Key Experience:

• Prior software training experience in a Insurance of Financial Services company.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Experience creating & maintaining eLearning materials
• Knowledge of Insurance broking software systems is desirable
• Strong communicator
• Highly organised with an excellent attention to detail

For more information, please reach out to [email protected]